Headliner with speakers and console - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jhcolli · 07-15-2004, 04:52 PM

I was at the Carlisle truck show this year and I saw a 1970 or 1971 Chevy with a very nice headliner. It was molded plastic with built in speakers and an overhead console which could accomodate a CB or radio. The gentleman that owned the truck told me he got it from LMC. They told me today they don't carry the item anymore. Does anyone know where I can get one of these headliners or who makes it?

Thanks,
JC

70 longbed · 07-15-2004, 05:00 PM

I don't think it can be gotten any longer. JC Whitney used to carry them also. There was a recent thread on here where someone else was looking for one, but don't think he was successful.

Let us know if you find a source.

RON WOODGEARD · 07-15-2004, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 longbed

I don't think it can be gotten any longer. JC Whitney used to carry them also. There was a recent thread on here where someone else was looking for one, but don't think he was successful.

Let us know if you find a source.

70longbed is right, There has been a couple of guys here and on other truck boards that are searching for them, They later posted that they are no longer in production..

67ChevyC10Stepside · 07-15-2004, 06:46 PM

it's called the highliner

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-15-2004, 07:17 PM

I bought the last 5 that were made before the company stopped making them. I have 1 left and am trying to get the rights to produce them, lots of legal crap.

buckskins4ever · 03-04-2013, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS

I bought the last 5 that were made before the company stopped making them. I have 1 left and am trying to get the rights to produce them, lots of legal crap.

After 2 years you wouldnt have to wait to start copying them. Patents on design are good for 2 years and utility are up to 7yrs. and since they are only able to patent a design (not the plastic itself) if its been two years...make them.

70blackfish · 03-04-2013, 02:08 AM

making them yet???

sKnNyPpY · 03-05-2013, 10:04 PM

I saw them listed again in the latest LMC catalog. I have weird old square Pioneer speakers that dry rotted and a 4x10 hole in the door. I'll probably fab up some adapters for some 5.25s.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 07-15-2004, 07:26 PM

wth did they stop makin em for? i wanted one for my truck as well and you cant tell me they werent makin money. 229 for some molded plastic lol.

junkyardjohn · 07-15-2004, 08:04 PM

I PUT ONE IN A TRUCK THAT I BUILT, & WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE FIT & QUALITY. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY THEY QUIT MAKING THEM EITHER.

JOHN

Kas68c10 · 07-15-2004, 09:46 PM

I have one as well, and am happy with it. It was only $169 when I bought it !

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-15-2004, 10:50 PM

I also have one that I bought about 8 years ago for 169.00 plus shipping and I would'nt take nothing for it!!
Good luck Mothertrucker with that deal your working on that would sell like hot cakes!!!!

adamls · 07-15-2004, 10:51 PM

any pics of this thing installed?

cheyenne10 · 07-15-2004, 11:07 PM

I would buy 1 or maybe 2. Ed you have my support.

Blazer Gal · 07-15-2004, 11:10 PM

Here's a pic of mine...

Kas68c10 · 07-16-2004, 09:26 AM

Yep, that looks the same as mine, only problem was I blew out 2 of those little speakers they include with the deal, don't think they are the highest quality.But the fit was good, install was easy.

zyggy72 · 07-16-2004, 09:44 AM

I've got the same headliner in my 72. It looks great. Only thing that needs to be done are new speakers. It fit beautifully, I'd get a second one if I could.

70 longbed · 07-16-2004, 11:01 AM

Mothertruckers,

I know that I would commit to one, I think the count is up to about 5 already.

I am headed to Bradenton on Saturday, hope to find may way over to your place on Monday or Tuesday for a for a few minutes.

mocwon · 07-16-2004, 03:56 PM

Yep, I had the same problem when I tried to find one a while back.
My bet is either the tooling crapped out and the manufacturer didn't want to pony up the bucks to replace it or the company went out of business that was producing it and no one knows where the tooling is.

Don R. Dodson · 07-16-2004, 04:04 PM

And here it is I just got word yesterday about LMC selling truck headliners from Tony's Auto Headliners and I told Tony I needed a headliner for my 69 C10 ( It ain't got a headliner right now) And I find there is such a thing as what yaw are talking about with the speakers in the headliner. I want one yesterday yaw. Maybe I can git that speaker contraption out from under the seat after all. I'm gonna save thuis thread in my favorites for future references. Count me in for sure!

~ Don R. Dodson ~
401 NC Hwy100
Gibsonville, NC 27249

dodson@vnet.net

jhcolli · 07-16-2004, 07:25 PM

Thanks to all of you that have the headliner for rubbing it in! If anyone starts making it again, please let me know.

J.C.

Kurt L · 07-18-2004, 09:51 PM

yeah ed count me in too i'll take one if you ever start making them and selling them
kurt in jax

jostrans68 · 07-18-2004, 10:20 PM

http://www.oldhwytrucksupply.com/PAGE45.html
this page shows the headliner not sure if the same

68C15 · 07-19-2004, 07:14 AM

I'll take one also. dont know where else to put speakers & get tired of looking at my bare roof.

68C15 · 07-19-2004, 07:15 AM

BTW, with out speakers would be great as I have a set of Infinitys with no home

07-15-2004, 04:52 PM	#1
jhcolli Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 55	Headliner with speakers and console I was at the Carlisle truck show this year and I saw a 1970 or 1971 Chevy with a very nice headliner. It was molded plastic with built in speakers and an overhead console which could accomodate a CB or radio. The gentleman that owned the truck told me he got it from LMC. They told me today they don't carry the item anymore. Does anyone know where I can get one of these headliners or who makes it? Thanks, JC

07-15-2004, 05:00 PM	#2
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	I don't think it can be gotten any longer. JC Whitney used to carry them also. There was a recent thread on here where someone else was looking for one, but don't think he was successful. Let us know if you find a source. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

07-15-2004, 06:46 PM	#4
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	it's called the highliner __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

07-15-2004, 07:17 PM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I bought the last 5 that were made before the company stopped making them. I have 1 left and am trying to get the rights to produce them, lots of legal crap. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

03-04-2013, 02:08 AM	#7
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Headliner with speakers and console making them yet??? __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

03-05-2013, 10:04 PM	#8
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Headliner with speakers and console I saw them listed again in the latest LMC catalog. I have weird old square Pioneer speakers that dry rotted and a 4x10 hole in the door. I'll probably fab up some adapters for some 5.25s. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

07-15-2004, 07:26 PM	#9
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	wth did they stop makin em for? i wanted one for my truck as well and you cant tell me they werent makin money. 229 for some molded plastic lol. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

07-15-2004, 08:04 PM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I PUT ONE IN A TRUCK THAT I BUILT, & WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE FIT & QUALITY. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY THEY QUIT MAKING THEM EITHER. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-15-2004, 09:46 PM	#11
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I have one as well, and am happy with it. It was only $169 when I bought it ! __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

07-15-2004, 10:50 PM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	I also have one that I bought about 8 years ago for 169.00 plus shipping and I would'nt take nothing for it!! Good luck Mothertrucker with that deal your working on that would sell like hot cakes!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-15-2004, 10:51 PM	#13
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	any pics of this thing installed? __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

07-15-2004, 11:07 PM	#14
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	sign me up I would buy 1 or maybe 2. Ed you have my support. __________________ Bob

07-15-2004, 11:10 PM	#15
Blazer Gal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 46	Here's a pic of mine... __________________ 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 8 inch lift, white face gauges, side marker light gas filler, tilt, tach, buckets, AR39's runnin on 36.5's

07-16-2004, 09:26 AM	#16
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Yep, that looks the same as mine, only problem was I blew out 2 of those little speakers they include with the deal, don't think they are the highest quality.But the fit was good, install was easy. __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

07-16-2004, 09:44 AM	#17
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	I've got the same headliner in my 72. It looks great. Only thing that needs to be done are new speakers. It fit beautifully, I'd get a second one if I could.



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07-16-2004, 11:01 AM	#18
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Mothertruckers, I know that I would commit to one, I think the count is up to about 5 already. I am headed to Bradenton on Saturday, hope to find may way over to your place on Monday or Tuesday for a for a few minutes. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

07-16-2004, 03:56 PM	#19
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Yep, I had the same problem when I tried to find one a while back. My bet is either the tooling crapped out and the manufacturer didn't want to pony up the bucks to replace it or the company went out of business that was producing it and no one knows where the tooling is. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-16-2004, 04:04 PM	#20
Don R. Dodson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 42	And here it is I just got word yesterday about LMC selling truck headliners from Tony's Auto Headliners and I told Tony I needed a headliner for my 69 C10 ( It ain't got a headliner right now) And I find there is such a thing as what yaw are talking about with the speakers in the headliner. I want one yesterday yaw. Maybe I can git that speaker contraption out from under the seat after all. I'm gonna save thuis thread in my favorites for future references. Count me in for sure! ~ Don R. Dodson ~ 401 NC Hwy100 Gibsonville, NC 27249 dodson@vnet.net __________________ ~ Don ~

07-16-2004, 07:25 PM	#21
jhcolli Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 55	Thanks to all of you that have the headliner for rubbing it in! If anyone starts making it again, please let me know. J.C.

07-18-2004, 09:51 PM	#22
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	yeah ed count me in too i'll take one if you ever start making them and selling them kurt in jax

07-18-2004, 10:20 PM	#23
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	http://www.oldhwytrucksupply.com/PAGE45.html this page shows the headliner not sure if the same Attached Images __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado Last edited by jostrans68; 07-18-2004 at 10:42 PM.

07-19-2004, 07:14 AM	#24
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I'll take one also. dont know where else to put speakers & get tired of looking at my bare roof. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-19-2004, 07:15 AM	#25
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	BTW, with out speakers would be great as I have a set of Infinitys with no home __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

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